Alcoholism Support Group
Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.
Been sober over three months! I can't tell you how much healthier and less anxious I feel. The first month was harder than the rest, but every milestone I reached, I bought myself something. I basically used operant conditioning (an animal training method) on myself. After first weekend, I went to mall and bought myself bath products, after going to a bar for first time on my birthday I bought myself a book set i've been wanting, and so on and so on. At the end of a year I plan on buying myself a green amethyst ring that i've been wanting. I realized after wanting it that green amethyst is symbolic of warding away drunkiness, so thought it's pretty fitting! I just wanted to share my success because i'm very proud of myself, especially the fact i've been able to go to bars with friends and turn down drinks(plus bonus! bars don't charge anything for non-alcoholic drinks). I realize it's been easy for me, and 3 months really isn't that long, it's plenty of time to mess up and start again, but i'm hopeful.
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Dick Van Dyke’s path to sobriety was a turning point in his life and career. Here’s what happened:How He Got SoberStruggles and Realization: Van Dyke began drinking as a teenager, largely to cope with shyness and social anxiety. Alcohol made him feel more comfortable in social settings, but over time, his drinking spiraled out of control. By his mid-40s, he recognized that he had an addictive...
I hope you have a good next 90 days
1is2many
I love the idea of rewarding yourself for milestones. Definitely worth celebrating:)
May you have many more months of sobriety ahead of you....
Jen
I was like you and I did not avoid drinking situations or places. I think it made it easier for me to be clear that I do not want to drink, even if others choose to.
Don't second guess yourself -- there is no reason for you to "mess up." You don't need hope, you have your commitment and strength. Besides... being sober is so much better than drinking, why would you ever want to go back to it?
So now keep on keeping on and focusing on how good the now is. And when life happens; remember how much better the NOW is without the hangovers; and horrors of booze.